When you’re traveling, the last thing you want to worry about is what to do if you’re robbed, have to navigate the legal system, or if you need medical care. You probably know you should contact the closest U.S. Embassy if something serious happens, but they can help with a lot of other things, too.

No matter how much you prepare for everything that could go wrong on your trip, you may still need help when it comes to dealing with local authorities, finding an English-speaking lawyer, or even getting adequate medical care. Here are some services an U.S. embassy or consulate can offer you that you may not know about:

Replace a stolen passport

Contact family, friends, or employers

Obtain appropriate medical care

Address emergency needs that arise as a result of the crime

Explain the local criminal justice process

Obtain information about your case

Connect you to local and U.S.-based resources to assist victims of crime

Obtain information about any local and U.S. victim compensation programs available

Provide a list of local lawyers who speak English

Having these resources available to you can go a long way towards helping you get everything figured out, especially if you don’t speak the local language. For more, and some of the things an embassy specifically can’t help you with, check out the link below.